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Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica Gleaner
- PNP: Applicant with law enforcement background snubbed in FID searchby Kimone Francis/Senior Staff Reporter on June 3, 2025 at 5:09 am
The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is alleging that the Office of the Services Commission (OSC) rejected the application of an experienced candidate with intel background in favour of Dennis Chung for the job of chief technical director...
- DIVIDED WE STAND: Chung’s appointment could harm Ja’s economic standing, warns Phillipsby Corey Robinson/Senior Staff Reporter on June 3, 2025 at 5:09 am
Former Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips on Monday added his voice to a chorus against Dennis Chung’s appointment as the chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division (FID). Addressing objectors at a People’s National Party (...
- DIVIDED WE STAND: JLP accuses PNP of ‘manufactured rage’ in FID firestormby Sashana Small/Staff Reporter on June 3, 2025 at 5:09 am
The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has sharply criticised the People’s National Party (PNP) for staging a protest against the appointment of Dennis Chung as chief technical director of the Financial Investigations Division (FID), calling the...
- WCCI’s Chybar wants infrastructure to support new developmentsby Albert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer on June 3, 2025 at 5:08 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Moses Chybar, president of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI), is urging Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness to prioritise critical infrastructure upgrades in light of rapid development and population growth in...
- Cuban linkby Janet Silvera/Gleaner Writer on June 2, 2025 at 5:07 am
WESTERN BUREAU: Six Cuban nationals, four men and two women, were last night placed in police custody in Montego Bay, St James, after arriving in Jamaica illegally by boat on Sunday afternoon. The group came ashore at Harvey Beach in Rose Hall, St...
- Milk River murderby Andre Williams/Staff Reporter - on June 2, 2025 at 5:06 am
The Clarendon police were last night seeking to locate the boyfriend of a young woman after the gruesome discovery of her body in a septic tank at a house in Milk River in the parish earlier in the day. Derricka Rodgers was reported missing on May...
- Ex-cop loses appeal for reinstatement after being booted for misconductby Tanesha Mundle/Staff Reporter on June 2, 2025 at 5:06 am
A former police constable, who was dismissed after pointing a firearm at two of his colleagues – one of whom was a superior officer – and hurling expletives at them during a late-night patrol, has lost his appeal to be reinstated to the Jamaica...
- Downgraded travel advisory brings hope to tourism stakeholders in northeastby Gareth Davis Sr/Gleaner Writer on June 2, 2025 at 5:06 am
Business and tourism stakeholders across northeastern Jamaica are now rejoicing after the United States (US) government lowered its travel advisory for Jamaica from Level Three to a more favourable Level Two. According to the US State Department, “...
- Building a legacy in Paradiseby Janet Silvera/Gleaner Writer on June 2, 2025 at 5:05 am
WESTERN BUREAU: From a childhood overlooking the savannahs of Savanna-la-Mar to shaping iconic landmarks in Dubai, China, and Central Park in the United States, Jamaica-born architect Gordon Gill has left an indelible mark on global architecture....
- Resident admits Bengal Development permit much stricter on environmental protection than her quarry licenceon June 2, 2025 at 5:05 am
One of the residents objecting to Bengal Development Company’s controversial quarry plans in the Dry Harbour Mountains has acknowledged that her family’s marl business has operated in the area for years under far fewer environmental restrictions...
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Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Information Service The Voice of Jamaica
- Jamaica Looking to Unleash Potential of Entertainmentby Astha Prendergast on June 3, 2025 at 8:31 pm
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica must leverage its position as a leading entertainment hub within the Caribbean to benefit the local economy. Speaking at a Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)-organised workshop dubbed ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ at the Sans Souci Resort in St. Mary on May 27, […]
- Coconut Industry Board Targeting Youth for Knowledge Transferby Astha Prendergast on June 3, 2025 at 8:26 pm
With the average age of the Jamaican coconut farmer being 65 years, the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) says it is on a mission to get more young people involved in the sector. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaun Cameron, who spoke to JIS News following a recent town hall in St. Mary, said the board wants
- PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets with Delegation from Boston Collegeby Astha Prendergast on June 3, 2025 at 8:01 pm
- PHOTOS: Opening of Toll Gate Health Centreby Astha Prendergast on June 3, 2025 at 5:40 pm
- Big Boost for Health and Wellness Tourismby Astha Prendergast on June 3, 2025 at 3:59 pm
Jamaica’s foray into the lucrative health and wellness tourism got another significant boost on May 30, with the official launch of Caribbean Front Desk (CFD) at the Half Moon Hotel, Rose Hall, St. James. A groundbreaking online platform dedicated to showcasing authentic Caribbean wellness experiences, the CFD was developed as part of the […]
- Agriculture Ministry Moves to Address Lobster Oversupply with Year-Round Sales Pilotby Astha Prendergast on June 3, 2025 at 1:40 pm
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be launching a pilot initiative this month to make lobster available for consumption year round. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a recent Post- Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. Mr. Green noted that the enforcement
- Major Infrastructure Works in Progress at May Pen Hospitalby Sean Hunter on June 2, 2025 at 10:40 pm
Major infrastructure works are under way at May Pen Hospital to ease congestion, improve safety, and enhance service delivery, in response to increasing demand from Clarendon and neighbouring parishes. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, outlined the improvements during a tour of the facility in Clarendon, on Friday […]
- PHOTO: Fair for the Agedby Astha Prendergast on June 2, 2025 at 9:06 pm
- Youth in Agriculture Policy Advancedby Astha Prendergast on June 2, 2025 at 8:29 pm
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing the development of the Youth in Agriculture Policy and aims to finalise the document to the white paper stage by the end of the current quarter. The white paper signifies the clear intention of the Government to enact the policy. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry,
- Shelter Managers in St. Elizabeth Honouredby Astha Prendergast on June 2, 2025 at 7:42 pm
Thirty-eight shelter managers and other volunteers from across St. Elizabeth were honoured for outstanding service during Hurricane Beryl last year, at an Appreciation Ceremony held at the Sharon Baptist Church Hall in Santa Cruz, on May 29. The event was organised by the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation to recognise the selfless contributions […]
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Jamaica Star
Jamaica Star
- Expelled Kingston Central caretaker, Lawrence Rowe, charged with assaulton June 3, 2025 at 8:09 pm
Ousted People's National Party representative for Kingston Central, Lawrence Rowe, now faces assault charge following viral video showing him confronting a man with a knife. He was seen in the video armed with a knife in his hands which were...
- Education Ministry employee charged with allegedly defrauding Gov't of almost $3 millionon June 3, 2025 at 7:23 pm
The police Fraud Squad has confirmed that a worker of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is to return to court in September for allegedly defrauding the Government almost $3 million. Khadeem Wilson, 31, an accounting...
- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness sayson June 3, 2025 at 7:14 pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- Soon after viciously attacking his longtime girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway, Sean "Diddy" Combs sought out a security guard and predicted accurately that his iconic career would be ruined -- his image as the affable, successful...
- Man killed, another arrested in St Mary police shootingon June 3, 2025 at 5:19 pm
The police have killed a man and arrested another during an alleged confrontation in Jacks River, Oracabessa, St Mary, on Monday. It is understood that a police team was conducting patrols in the Oracabessa area of St Mary, along the Jack's...
- Over 3900 rounds of ammunition, 19 exotic animals seized in Westmorelandon June 3, 2025 at 4:30 pm
During an operation on Monday the Jamaica Constabulary Force, seized over 3900 rounds of ammunition, 19 exotic animals and uncustomed cigarettes along the shores of Whitehouse, Westmoreland. Two men who fled the scene are being sought by the...
- A woman, two men arrested in connection to murder of Derricka Rodgerson June 3, 2025 at 4:11 pm
The police in Claredon have arrested three persons, two men and a female, in connection to the murder of 19-year-old Derricka Rodgers who was found dead on Sunday. Rodgers was a sales representative of Gravel Hill district, Clarendon. Reports...
- Ammunition, exotic animals seized in Westmorelandon June 3, 2025 at 10:01 am
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) seized more than 3,900 rounds of ammunition, exotic animals and uncustomed cigarettes along the shores of Whitehouse, Westmoreland, on Monday. The seizure was made during an intelligence-driven operation by...
- Ministry pushing for year-long lobster supplyon June 3, 2025 at 10:01 am
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be launching a pilot initiative this month to make lobster available for consumption year round. Portfolio Minister Floyd Green made the disclosure during a recent Post-Sectoral Talk Show and...
- Work being done at May Pen Hospitalon June 3, 2025 at 10:01 am
Major infrastructure works are under way at May Pen Hospital. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, outlined the improvements during a tour of the facility in Clarendon, last Friday. He noted that the hospital is operating...
- Shari Bowen Robinson mapping nautical historyon June 3, 2025 at 10:01 am
Guided by a deep appreciation for both accuracy and artistry, Shari Bowen Robinson has earned the distinction of being Jamaica's first certified nautical cartographer. "I have always had a passion for visual representation and creative expression...
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